Atsushi (Ash) Yoshida
About Atsushi (Ash) Yoshida
Atsushi (Ash) Yoshida is a Senior Key Accounts Manager at Murata, with over 16 years of experience in the automotive OEM and Tier 1 sales sector. He has held various management roles, including positions at Aisan Corporation of America, and has a strong educational background in business and social sciences.
Work at Murata
Atsushi Yoshida currently serves as the Senior Key Accounts Manager at Murata Electronics, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Novi, Michigan. In this role, he is responsible for promoting electronic parts and systems related to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), electric vehicles (xEV), connected technologies (IVI, V2X, 5G, TCU), Mobility as a Service (MaaS), and lighting solutions. His expertise in these areas contributes to Murata's initiatives in the automotive sector.
Previous Experience at Aisan Corporation
Prior to his current role, Atsushi Yoshida worked at Aisan Corporation of America in various capacities. He served as Senior Sales Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as Sales Manager from 2018 to 2019, both in Farmington Hills, Michigan. His career at Aisan began in Japan, where he held the position of Assistant Sales Manager from 2013 to 2014 and Sales Engineer (Account Manager) from 2006 to 2012 in Kariya, Aichi. He also worked as a Sales Advisor at Aisin World Corp. of America from 2014 to 2018 in Northville, Michigan.
Education and Expertise
Atsushi Yoshida has a strong educational background. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences/Business from Ritsumeikan University from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Executive MBA from Bowling Green State University from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, he studied English as a Second Language (ESL) at BCI College in Los Angeles and Cambridge Language School in New York, completing these programs in 2005 and 2003, respectively.
International Business Experience
Atsushi Yoshida possesses over 16 years of international business experience, particularly in the automotive OEM and Tier 1 sales sectors. His extensive background includes management roles and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams. He has developed cultural proficiency in both Japanese and North American business environments, enhancing his ability to navigate diverse business landscapes.
Management Experience
Atsushi Yoshida has accumulated over 8 years of experience in management roles throughout his career. His positions have included various levels of sales management, where he has demonstrated leadership and strategic oversight. His management experience is complemented by his technical knowledge in electronic parts and systems, making him a valuable asset in his current and previous roles.